Child and Family Health Nurse

Give Little Ones the Best Start. Support Families. Make a Difference.

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary part time until September 2027 
Position Classification: Registered Nurse – Child and Family Health
Hours Per Week: 22 hours per week 
Location: Inverell Community Health
Requisition ID: REQ704548

Application close date: Sunday 8^th of November 2026
 

Looking for a rewarding nursing role where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying part-time flexibility?

An exciting opportunity is available to join the Child and Family Health team in Inverell, working 22 hours per week to support the health, development and wellbeing of children aged 0–5 years.
Working alongside a welcoming and experienced multidisciplinary team, you'll provide personalised care, practical guidance and early intervention support to families across Inverell, Ashford, Tingha, Bundarra and Delungra.

This is your opportunity to build meaningful connections with families, support children through their early years and enjoy a fulfilling career with a great work-life balance.

Your Role – Supporting Families from the Start

As a Child and Family Health Registered Nurse, you'll play an important role in helping children grow, develop and thrive. Through community clinics and home visits, you'll provide compassionate, family-centred care that empowers parents and supports positive health outcomes.

What you'll be doing:

• Deliver child and family health services through home visits and community clinics.
• Monitor children's growth, development and overall wellbeing.
• Provide immunisations, health education and early intervention support.
• Empower parents and carers with practical advice and guidance.
• Identify developmental concerns and coordinate appropriate referrals.
• Build trusted relationships with families across Inverell and surrounding communities.
• Collaborate with a supportive multidisciplinary team to deliver quality care.
   

About You – Compassionate Care Starts Here

You're a caring, approachable and motivated Registered Nurse who is passionate about giving children the best possible start in life. You enjoy connecting with families, working independently and being part of a collaborative team.

To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Postgraduate Certificate in Child and Family Health (essential).
• Immunisation qualification, or willingness to obtain one.
• Family Partnership training, or willingness to undertake it.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel within the local community.
• Strong communication, clinical assessment and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
   

Above all, you'll bring a genuine passion for supporting children and families, making a positive difference during the most important years of a child's development.
 

A Rewarding Career That Fits Your Lifestyle

With 22 hours per week, this part-time opportunity offers the chance to enjoy greater work-life balance while doing meaningful work in a supportive community health environment.
Small Moments. Big Milestones. Lasting Impact.
 

Why join us?

Be part of a supportive Child and Family Health team where you’ll be encouraged to grow your skills, build your confidence and make a lasting difference in the lives of local families.
You’ll enjoy:

• Strong team support from the Nurse Unit Manager, experienced colleagues and Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2.
• Professional development to build your Child and Family Health expertise.
• Modern facilities, equipment and workspace.
• The opportunity to work across a diverse regional community.
• A rewarding role where you can build trusted relationships and see the impact of your care.
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses) 
   

If you’re passionate about early childhood health, family support and community nursing, this is an opportunity to bring your skills to a role where every visit can make a difference.

Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description
Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Belinda Robinson on Belinda.Robinson@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional information: 

• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.  
• At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au  for confidential support. 
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.  

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 
 
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.  
 

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. 

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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